Chapter 290

Zhang Yu listened to Tu Lishan's words, his eyes gradually lighting up: "Formation?"

Formations—he had already encountered them in daily life back in high school.

Whether it was the Spiritual Gathering Formation of Songyang High School, the Tethering Grand Formation of Central Tower, or the Mountain-Protecting Grand Formation of the reserve area… Zhang Yu had seen them all firsthand, come into contact with them, yet remained hazy and completely ignorant of the inner workings.

After all, this was knowledge never taught during high school.

And now, the more Zhang Yu listened, the more he felt the profundity of formations—a method that, through spiritual mechanisms, structures, materials, and other means, could replicate nature, alter nature, and even transcend nature; it was the foundation upon which the Kunxu domain could build so many superstructures.

In the blink of an eye, the first session of Engineering Formation Drafting class had ended.

Just as Zhang Yu and Yu Xinghan were about to leave, they saw the glittering golden teacher walk up to him, drawing the sidelong glances of many students.

The teacher, named Tu Lishan, smiled at Zhang Yu and said, "Zhang Yu, today is the first time you've met me, but I saw you back during your Foundation Establishment Exam session."

Zhang Yu was slightly taken aback, recalling the final round of that Foundation Establishment Exam, where many upper-tier people in the audience were representatives from various universities.

Tu Lishan's head flickered—in the projection on Zhang Yu's retinal display, it had turned into a dog's head, then changed back.

"That was how I looked at the time."

Tu Lishan smiled and said, "The moment I saw your performance in the exam hall, I knew you were a natural fit for civil engineering, and I strongly recommended you to the school."

"Study the basic courses well for the next three months. When school officially starts in September, I'll take you to the construction site to earn some money."

Zhang Yu was slightly startled: "We can go to the construction site that early?"

Tu Lishan said, "Work while you learn—might as well earn a bit of money."

"I know you came up from Layer 1, so your financial situation isn't great. The construction site is the most suitable classroom for you."

"In our civil engineering trade, as long as you're willing to endure hardship and work hard for a few years, you'll definitely make good money."

Then he looked at Yu Xinghan standing beside Zhang Yu and said, "You too, Yu Xinghan. Come along then."

Watching Tu Lishan's receding back, Yu Xinghan sighed with emotion, "There really are good teachers in Wanfa University—ones who can see my talent and uniqueness! And they can give us a chance to earn money."

"Zhang Yu, let's study hard for the next three months. Once we get on the construction site, we'll work diligently to earn more money."

"Ah, when will I ever earn as much as Teacher Tu?"

The commotion by their side had already drawn the attention of many students around them.

In particular, some Qi Refining students showed envy in their eyes when they heard that Zhang Yu and Yu Xinghan could enter the construction site in three months to earn money.

Li Xiao, another student from the Immortal Capital in the Foundation Establishment class, also saw this scene. After a moment's thought… he volunteered and chased all the way out of the classroom, coming before Tu Lishan and saying, "Teacher Tu, could you give me a chance too?"

"I also want to go to the construction site."

Looking at the Li Xiao in front of him, Tu Lishan's eyes flickered slightly: "You're also from Layer 1?"

Hearing this, Li Xiao's breath caught for a moment. In the past two days, he had already been subjected to differential treatment countless times because of his identity as a Layer 1 person.

But after seeing the other nod, Tu Lishan gave a slight smile: "Layer 1 is good. Many people look down on you lot from Layer 1, but I really appreciate you Layer 1 students."

"I've taught many students, but over the years, it's you Layer 1 students who have been the most able to endure hardship."

With that, Tu Lishan patted Li Xiao on the shoulder: "Work hard. In three months, I'll take you to the construction site."

"But there are only limited positions on the site. You'll be competing with Zhang Yu and the others, so you'd better put in real effort over the next three months."

"But to be honest, I'm more optimistic about you."

Watching Tu Lishan walk away, Li Xiao's heart stirred as waves of fighting spirit surged within him: "Three months! I must get onto that construction site!"

Walking along the path toward Layer 666, Tu Lishan thought to himself: "Zhang Yu, Yu Xinghan, Li Xiao… all fine talents."

Unlike many teachers who favored high-layer or wealthy students, Tu Lishan preferred poor yet talented students.

He sighed inwardly: "These poor people are truly the backbone of our great civil engineering world."

"Otherwise, if everyone wants to be management, who will do the actual work?"

"Gongshu Jin and Ji Huan Shu are ten times more outstanding, but Gongshu Jin is rich, and Ji Huan Shu is dead set on switching majors—how could they toil like oxen and horses on the construction site for a little hard-earned money?"

…

On the other side, Zhang Yu and Yu Xinghan walked through the magnetic passage, hurrying to the next class's classroom.

Suddenly, a call rang out on the road.

"Zhang Yu!"

Zhang Yu's eyes flickered, and he looked toward the direction of the call, a trace of surprise in his eyes: "Isn't that… the Xian Du guy?"

The one calling Zhang Yu was none other than Yun Jing, who had once taken the Foundation Establishment exam together with Zhang Yu and ultimately lost to Bai Zhenzhen.

At this moment, five Qi Refining students stood beside Yun Jing, staring at Zhang Yu as he looked them over. One of them said coldly, "You're a first-floor kid too? This has nothing to do with you. If you know what's good for you, get lost…"

Zhang Yu, Rank 13 in the Civil Engineering Department's Foundation Establishment Class

Seeing the ranking floating above Zhang Yu's head, the man quickly changed his tune: "The one who should get lost is me!"

Then he turned to Yun Jing with a grin and said, "Why didn't you say earlier that you knew a Foundation Establishment student?"

Yun Jing watched the few Qi Refining students scatter, then looked at Zhang Yu's calm and carefree expression, his feelings incredibly complex.

Back when they were on the first floor, he had been the lofty Xian Du lord, while the other was just a country bumpkin.

But one Foundation Establishment exam had completely changed both their fates.

Now he could only look up to this student from the Foundation Establishment Class.

Zhang Yu glanced at Yun Jing and said indifferently, "In trouble?"

He could tell that Yun Jing had just used his authority to scare the others off.

Yun Jing said, "First-floor people tend to get isolated in the Refining Department. I was used to it, but today they went too far…"

"Anyway, thanks for today."

"I'll repay the favor another day!"

Yun Jing cupped his hands toward Zhang Yu and then left.

Watching this scene, Zhang Yu sighed inwardly, thinking, "Looks like the Yun family isn't doing well."

Zhang Yu thought to himself that the other person had once been Bai Zhenzhen's opponent. He had to tell Bai Zhenzhen this piece of gossip—she would definitely be interested.

A moment later, Zhang Yu arrived at the classroom.

The classroom for this lesson was even larger, enough to hold over a thousand people.

Zhang Yu knew this was a large cross-department lecture.

At that moment, on the high platform in the classroom, a group of students were promoting: "Hello everyone, we are students from the Dao Arts Department, offering paid Dao Arts services."

"We have the Mind Clarity Art for eidetic memory, the Return to Origin Art to speed up spiritual energy respiration, and the Revitalization Art to aid body refinement. These Dao Arts cost only 0.03 spirit coins and last for one hour."

"There's also the Soul Sea Cloud Art, which allows two people to cultivate simultaneously. Each cycle of cultivation accumulates experience equivalent to two cycles in normal practice, for just 0.09 spirit coins per hour…"

"Over here we also have a senior skilled in lightning arts, capable of the Divine Thunder Wave, who can assist with body refinement, improve spiritual root integration, and enhance the five senses… 0.19 spirit coins per hour…"

"Today is the last day of the orientation event. Click the link to sign up as a member and enjoy a 30% discount on the above services…"

In front of Gongshu Jin, a Dao Arts student was recommending he get a membership.

Gongshu Jin was somewhat interested and was listening to the items the other was recommending.

Naturally, there were also Dao Arts students approaching Ji Yuanji, but this sixth-floor master only said indifferently, "I already have a private Dao Arts service team. I don't need these."

Hearing this, the promoting Dao Arts student could only leave awkwardly.

Yu Xinghan listened to the Dao Arts students' promotions with some envy and sighed, "Money really is damn nice."

Zhang Yu's eyes also showed a hint of longing as he looked at the introduction of the Soul Sea Cloud Art, thinking, "I wonder if it's useful for Yu Shu? Should I spend spirit coins on it?"

"But 0.09 spirit coins per hour, even with a 30% discount… all my money right now would only last for about 200 hours. Maybe I'll forget it for now."

"Sigh, let's just write down the link first… Spending money can't be rushed. Rush and you lose money, become a sucker."

With a little over 12 spirit coins on hand, Zhang Yu decided to hold onto them for now and not use them in a hurry.

After all, his understanding of Wanfa University was still too limited, and he didn't know much about various spending options.

"Better keep learning about Wanfa University and the Civil Engineering Department, plan things out properly, and then spend money on cultivation."

A moment later, many of the promoting Dao Arts students left the classroom just before class began.

An old man with white hair and beard slowly walked onto the platform, looked at the crowd, and said: "Strength and Force Study, as the name implies, teaches you the mysteries of the various forces, power techniques, and methods within martial arts techniques..."

"Whether it's combat, construction, artifact forging, alchemy, medicine making, or any other aspect, it more or less relates to this course."

"If in the future you also take courses like Fluid Power, Geotechnical Power, or Thermal Radiation Power in your specialty, then you should study what I'm about to teach even more carefully."

"I know you are all new students. After the basic courses end three months from now, you'll have a major exam before the semester actually starts."

"If your exam results aren't good, don't even think about taking advanced courses."

"Those with a good foundation shouldn't be arrogant either. If you want to compete for rankings, the exam in three months is also crucial..."

Zhang Yu nodded slightly upon hearing this. He knew the old man was referring to the exam after the basic courses ended in three months.

Zhang Yu thought to himself: "If I want to improve my ranking, I can't relax for any exam."

Over the next two days, Zhang Yu attended classes diligently during the day, constantly absorbing all kinds of knowledge.

At night, returning to the dormitory, he focused on the basic techniques. After pushing the Seventy-two Forms of Foundation Building and Body Forging to level 20, he had now also advanced the Foundation Building Mind Forging Method to level 17.

"I'm hanging up now, Yu."

"Keep up the good work!"

"The stuff I sent you should arrive in a few days. Remember to pick it up."

After ending the call with Bai Zhenzhen that day, Zhang Yu continued cultivating the Foundation Building Mind Forging Method in the dormitory.

But about half an hour later, Zhang Yu felt a slight stinging sensation in his palm. The symbol on his palm had been filled with black.

The next moment, accompanied by the violent flipping of the Feather Script, a new chapter appeared before him, in addition to the prologue and the first chapter on Chain Techniques.

Zhang Yu focused his eyes and murmured inwardly: "Chapter Two, the Dao Seed Spectrum."